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Significant knowledge and experience working in the NGO sector as media person in
Zimbabwe and the region; Knowledge and appreciation of Zimbabwe and the region in
terms of political, economic, social and environmental developments as they relate to
natural resources governance; Experience of and ability to represent the organization
professional in the media; Experience with and understanding of natural resources
governance an its linkages to democracy, good governance and sustainable
development; Politically sensitivity and awareness, with ability to inspire high levels of
confidence, good professional judgment and ability to negotiate effectively and
positively portray organizational work in the media while protecting its image; Excellent
facilitation, influencing and persuasive skills with ability to build strong, credible
relationships to communicate with and transfer information to a wide audience to
advance the organization’s objectives; Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills
with good strategic perspective; able to understand complex issues and information
from different sources and present this clearly and simply; Excellent personal
communication skills in written and verbal English with ability to conceptualize, research
and deliver compelling media stories at a high level; Excellent personal skills in training
and presentations, facilitation and coaching with proven experience; Strong
organizational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritize work issues to
meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations
while maintaining focus on delivery and follow through; Relevant qualifications in media,
communications or related field, preferable at post graduate level is desirable

Qualifications
A degree in Media and Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; At least three
years experience in a similar post

To apply
Please submit a writing sample with your application and CV together with two traceable
references to plaxedes.john@gmail.com clearly marked Media and Communications
Officer.

Communications Officer - Decent Work Programme: Zimbabwe Congress of
Trade Unions (ZCTU)
Deadline: 16 November 2018

Background
A vacancy has arisen in the ZCTU for a communications officer for the Decent Work
Programme for a minimum period of one month and a maximum period of three months.
There is no expectation of full-time employment after this period.

Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Decent Work Tripartite Communications Task Team, develop a
draft annual communication plan for 2019; Update the design of the website; Capture